Bonnie Smith Obituary Bonnie Carol Smith, 73, passed away May 30, 2022, at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth. Bonnie was born on June 12, 1948 to Carl and Zelle Bryan in Durham, North Carolina. After Bonnie graduated from Craddock High School in 1966, she went on to study Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University. Meeting Al at a pool party in July 1974 led to marriage later that same year on December 13. Bonnie devoted her life to her three children leaving her position as a dental hygienist before her first child was born. Bonnie was a regular volunteer while her children were in school and took pride in attending events in which her children and grandchildren were involved. She loved rehabbing animals, was an avid reader, and enjoyed cross-stitching; but nothing made her happier than spending time with family and friends (and if those times included kicking off her shoes, even better). Bonnie was especially happy when the house was filled with family at Christmas-the holiday baking, family meals, and celebrating Jesus' birthday. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Al; three children, Roxanne, Michael, and Bobby; two granddaughters, Lauren and Hali; a brother, Bob; a sister-in-law, Donnie (Dallas); a brother-in-law, Brian (Suzanne); and a step-daughter, Ligeia. A graveside will be held Wednesday, June 8, at 11AM at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 a. m. at R. W. Baker & Company Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory － Northern Suffolk Chapel on Jun. 2, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Bonnie+Smith&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bonnie-smith-obituary?id=34994606 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Bonnie Smith, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in 2022 at age 73. She was born in 1948 in North Carolina and worked as a dental hygienist before becoming a homemaker. Bonnie enjoyed volunteering, reading, cross-stitching, and spending time with family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: Bonnie Smith's graveside service was held on 8 June 2022 at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Visitation took place on 8 June from 9-10 a.m. at R. W. Baker & Company Funeral Home in Suffolk. ## The Edited Obituary Bonnie Carol Smith, 73, passed away 30 May 2022, at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth. Bonnie was born on 12 June 1948 to Carl and Zelle Bryan in Durham, North Carolina. After Bonnie graduated from Craddock High School in 1966, she went on to study Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University. Meeting Al at a pool party in July 1974 led to marriage later that same year on 13 December. Bonnie devoted her life to her three children leaving her position as a dental hygienist before her first child was born. Bonnie was a regular volunteer while her children were in school and took pride in attending events in which her children and grandchildren were involved. She loved rehabbing animals, was an avid reader, and enjoyed cross stitching; but nothing made her happier than spending time with family and friends (and if those times included kicking off her shoes, even better). Bonnie was especially happy when the house was filled with family at Christmas - the holiday baking, family meals, and celebrating Jesus' birthday. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Al; three children, Roxanne, Michael, and Bobby; two granddaughters, Lauren and Hali; a brother, Bob; a sister in law, Donnie (Dallas); a brother in law, Brian (Suzanne); and a step daughter, Ligeia. A graveside will be held Wednesday, 8 June, at 11 AM at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. at R. W. Baker & Company Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Bonnie Carol Smith | |---------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 73 years | | Birth | 12 June 1948; Durham, North Carolina | | Death | 30 May 2022; Portsmouth, Virginia | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------| | Bonnie Carol Smith | Decedent | Portsmouth, Virginia | | Al | Spouse | -- | | Carl Bryan | Parent | Durham, North Carolina | | Zelle Bryan | Parent | Durham, North Carolina | | Roxanne | Child | -- | | Michael | Child | -- | | Bobby | Child | -- | | Lauren | Grandchild | -- | | Hali | Grandchild | -- | | Bob | Sibling | -- | | Donnie (Dallas) | Sibling-in-law | -- | | Brian (Suzanne) | Sibling-in-law | -- | | Ligeia | Step-child | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Bonnie graduated from Craddock High School in 1966. 2. Bonnie studied Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University. 3. Bonnie met her husband Al at a pool party in July 1974. 4. Bonnie and Al married on 13 December 1974. 5. Bonnie left her position as a dental hygienist before her first child was born. 6. Bonnie was a regular volunteer while her children were in school. 7. Bonnie loved rehabbing animals, was an avid reader, and enjoyed cross-stitching. 8. Bonnie took pride in attending events involving her children and grandchildren. 9. Bonnie was especially happy when the house was filled with family at Christmas. 10. Bonnie enjoyed the holiday baking, family meals, and celebrating Jesus' birthday.